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In its fourth collaboration with UNICEF, Gucci has designed a special bag as part of its Tattoo Hearts Collection. The handbag, a white leather shoulder bag with a heart-and-horse-bit-tattoo painted on, is Gucci's attempt to raise funds for the children's rights organization. Gallery: Gucci and Unicef Through the Years
Clearly I'm behind on my Gucci ads because I just noticed that Drew Barrymore is the face of the company's Horsebit jewelry line. According to this post from Fabsugar, dated almost a year ago, Barrymore is the first celebrity chosen to promote the line. I just spotted one of the ads in the September 2008 Travel + Leisure, so I guess Barrymore either signed a contact for a year or more, or the company is happy with how sales are going. The cocktail ring Barrymore's wearing, for example, is 18kt yellow gold with brown diamonds, total 5.76 carats: $10,890..jpg)
Steve McQueen is the art world's new King of Cool. The British filmmaker whose recent project Hunger won the prestigious Caméra d'Or award at Cannes, adds another prominent award to his collection: Gucci Group's annual recognition of an international artist who makes a significant contribution to film. And this year's group of nominees -- Julian Schnabel, Isaac Julien and Adam Yauch -- provided staunch competition indeed.
Will the new Crystal GG bags from Gucci be the latest "it" bags? That's what Vogue UK seems to think about the bags for autumn/winter 2008-9. Will I do think Creative Director Frida Giannini does have a way with the accessories, I'm not quite sure I'm ready to anoint these as "it." The bags take theSixties Gucci canvas, add a new glossy coating, and a sharp patent finish. The line includes totes, clutches, and handbags with gold studs, leather tassels and heart-shaped crests.
Singer Rihanna, shown here performing at the This Day Africa Rising concert in Abuja, Nigeria, has a new gig, starring in Gucci's first ad campaign for Unicef. Gucci does a holiday campaign with the children's charity each year, selling branded merchandise and donating a portion of the proceeds. This year's "Tattoo Heart" campaign will be out in December and will show Rihanna in the Gucci products, of which 25 percent of sales will go to Unicef. Rihanna also her own charity, The Believe Foundation, which also benefits children.
Gallery: Lilly Donaldson for Gucci
While researching something for Luxist, I came across Styledrops, a fashion site for men, women and children that sells upscale Italian designer goods. For women, select from shoes, handbags, clothing and accessories. Same for men, minus the handbags. Kids get shoes and clothing. The site boasts "the best price you have ever seen on the Internet!"
This is the bracelet everybody is talking about! There was a waiting list a few months back and there are still some restrictions on when you can purchase them and how many you can get. You pretty much have to see it on to appreciate it, the charm doesn't look so huge when it's on an actual arm. 18 kt yellow gold, black enamel and the dramatic bamboo print make this bracelet a stunning addition to any accessories collection. Available online for $6,600!
James Franco has become the latest actor with a fragrance deal. The actor is perhaps best known for playing Harry Osborn in the Spiderman movies but first came to my attention when he played James Dean back in 2001. The new fragrance will be Frida Giannini's second for Gucci, the first Gucci by Gucci came out last year and was promoted with an ad by director David Lynch. No details yet on what the scent's profile will be but it has been developed with the P&G Prestige Products division of Procter & Gamble and will come out in the fall. I can only hope Franco shaves off that bad mustache before the photo shoot.Gallery: Celebrity Men's Fragrances
Gallery: Gucci 'Crystal' Evening Bag
Gallery: Gucci 'Joy' Boston Bags
Gallery: Gucci 'Queen' Handbags
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